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V61 WUB

1999 Mitsubishi Legnum

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 WUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,667 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,605 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,191 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

under body corroded in places

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,582 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

main brake pipes corroded

rear o/s tyre worn low

Fail 10 Dec 2011 77,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

main brake pipes corroded

rear o/s tyre worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 65,716 miles
Fail 7 May 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 52,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,173 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Legnum?

Based on 3,624 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,415
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 150
Steering rack gaiter split 139
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 134
position lamp(s) not working 114
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V61 WUB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 89,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Legnum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V61 WUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Legnum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V61 WUB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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